Joey

He is a 21 lb French Bulldog and he is only sensitive to the lepto vaccine. Seems to be fine with all others. We have no rats in the house, but I've seen the occasional mouse from time to time so not sure if that counts and we usually get rid of them pretty fast with traps when we do notice them. They only come around every few years. Not sure if it is a shortage of food outdoors or what or of the neighbours stopped putting birdseed out and they are scrounging. Anyhow, had no mice this winter. Just had Ralphie 3 years now and the first year we gave all 3 shots at the same time (not sure what they are, but I know Lepto and Rabies for sure) and he was so sick. The next year we did the same and he was so sick again the vet decided not to give him all the shots at the same time. So this year we did the one shot first (he only needs his rabies every couple of years) and then the lepto a week later and sure enough, here we are at almost 1 a.m. and he's still lethargic and sick as a dog

LOL, thanks, that gave me a good laugh Dozer

I've had a hook or two in the hand We had two near misses though. First one was on Simcoe, out near Fox Island. Sun was just coming up and Paul and I were casting in the Tracker. A boat coming East towards us obviously didn't see us due to the sun coming up in his eyes. He keeps getting closer and closer and finally Paul crouches down on the bow (he was working the trolling motor) and says duck. The boat finally realizes we are there and does a sharp turn to the right and soaks us both. Stops his motor and slowly drifts off. He says "Sorry." Paul yells back at him "Sorry??? Sorry doesn't cut it buddy." and they guy drives off at rapid speed. If he had hit us straight on, I can't say what would have happened, but I bet it would not have been good. The other time we were out at Bronte on Lake Ontario. Clear weather, not a spit of wind, got the salmon rods out and started trolling. All of a sudden a wind picked up and then it was game on. We barely made it to shore and the bow of the boat was going under each wave as we hit it. Paul told me to turn my seat around and not look up front. I just hung on to the HS handle and prayed this was not my day to die. We could not head straight to shore as the wind was coming from the wrong angle. Once we got to shore, I actually kissed the pavement thanking God I was still alive!!

Awesome, thanks for the responses. Good info here

Wow, that's brutal. I've never seen a tick in my life, and hope I never do. The heartworm thing is very scary. Sheesh!!! Thanks for the input hon, appreciate it. Looking for all the info I can get here

Basically they said this med is if your dog lives in an area where there are racoons (which we do and we walk in the park where there are alot of racoons). I guess I should research it a bit more to find out why. Was just wondering if anyone else's dog had bad reactions to meds and what they thought about them. All responses are very helpful and I thank you all for them. I'm going to find out why the vet mentioned racoons and why this shot is necessary as he already had his rabies shot this year.

Thanks Rich, I understand why they would want that. (Yet vaccinating your child for measles isn't mandatory, go figure, yet that's another discussion). I have always gotten Ralphie vaccinated every year and always give him his heart worm meds. Before Ralphie I had a cat for 18 years and before that a dog etc, etc, but never had one ever get fleas, so I guess I'm lucky. Okay, well I guess I will continue to do the Lepto every year, it's just so heartbreaking to see him in so much pain tonight

Thank you PorkPie, my aunt never had her cat vaccinated as it didn't like to travel in the car. It lived to about 18 years old!!!! Edited to mention: I don't like the heartworm vaccine either (well the liquid you have to put on their back), but we do have mosquitos in our backyard so I do worry about it. Not sure what to think about that either. Any other opinions on the heartworm med???

Thanks Chris, from what I've been reading online about this vaccine, I'm almost thinking I should do the same

Hi all, every year Ralphie has a very, very bad reaction to the Leptospirosis vaccine, so bad that we do all his vaccine shots a few weeks apart. So today was the Lepto shot and sure enough, he's shaking like a leaf, acting like he's stoned, lethargic, not hungry and just basically not moving. I have already called the vet and we have been through this every year since I've had him and he pulls out of it within a day or two, so they told me not to worry, but said to take him to the emerg vet if I see any hives or swelling. So my questions are, has anyone ever had this problem with their dog and do you think this vaccine is necessary? Thanks for the input. Joey

What, the switch in the air or you're doing it wrong

That's exactly what I do Lew, works for me

I'm wondering the same thing. Terry is usually ahead of us so maybe Paul figured he act "Terry" like while he was gone Yup, I'll bounce back, pretty sore today but coming around!

Thanks hon, say hi to Di again today for me, hope she's feeling better!!

Wow, thank you DB, appreciate that And yes, I could find him, even at 100 miles hahahaha!

Best musky rod I've ever had and use every time is a Spiel special custom made.

Hahaha, you guys are too funny, well Paul has felt bad all day, even looked on Kijiji for me, but alas, we can't afford a new sled right now. Guess I'm driving from now on I must say, I'm more sore today than I was yesterday. Woke in the middle of the night and usually have a glass of water on the night table, went to grab it with my left arm to take a sip and yelped in pain. Some kinda hurt today I can tell ya. Shoulder, ribs, hip and arm.

Good luck B, hope you make out good today. Let us know if shiners worked

So sorry to hear of your troubles right now Cliff. I've often wondered why the people who don't smoke, eat healthy and barely or don't smoke at all end up getting sick and then others who drink, smoke and carry on are in great health! Here's hoping everything turns out well for you bud!!

The thought did cross my mind

Oh, I like that response, best show it to Paul Thanks!

You just have to take it day by day bud. I was just layed off from my job of 20 years and am in the process of finding a new one. But for the fact my old job gave me a generous severance package, I might be having a gin too It all works out in the end. Try moving from Calgary back to Toronto with only the clothes on your back and an 8 year old child, by yourself, to live with your mom and grandmother. I landed the job of 20 years after that

Well Paul and I went up for the Tyler Fundraiser today and right off the bat, he jumped a snowbank and the sled went to the left and there I was underneath it again (the fifth time ) So, time for my own me thinks as this man cannot be trusted to drive me around on the snow with a machine ha ha ha. So my left arm, leg, ribs and neck are a bit sore now and we didn't stay for burgers or anything so sorry if I missed saying hi to anyone, but was in a bit of pain. Aren't snow machines fun????

Just read the Toronto Sun article this morning, so tragic

Yes very sad Lew, and what disturbs me even more is that he was 3 and still in diapers!!! If I recall correctly, my son was out of diapers after 1 years old.